All articles by Ellie Bothwell – Page 7
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New focus on tackling crime in West End's night-time economy
City of Westminster police and London Mayor Boris Johnson have launched a new team of officers to tackle violence and crime in the West End’s night-time economy
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London councils 'curb pub openings'
London councils are clamping down on granting planning permission for new drinking outlets, to prevent a “saturation of pubs” and the creation of “binge drinking hubs”, property agents have warned
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Weymouth rejects late-night levy and EMRO
Weymouth has rejected the idea of consulting on an early morning restriction order or a late-night levy, due to concerns over ‘the terminal hour’ and the financial implications on businesses
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NewsBrandon Lewis leaves pubs minister role
Brandon Lewis MP has promised that the pub industry will remain “well looked after”, following his promotion to Minister of State for the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) today
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Nottingham approves late-night levy
Nottingham City Council is the fifth local authority to approve a late-night levy
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Robert Humphreys named Beer Drinker of the Year
Robert Humphreys was named Beer Drinker of the Year at the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) annual dinner last night
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VOA: some agents to blame for pub rates appeal delays
The Valuation Office Agency has responded to criticism from Star Pubs & Bars, which has claimed the appeal cases for some of its pubs have taken four years to settle
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Chelmsford operators criticise 'farcical' late-night levy claims
Chelmsford operators have hit out at the “underhand” and “farcical” use of figures by the local council and police during its late-night levy consultation
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NewsJDW to vary licences in late-night levy protest
JD Wetherspoon has pledged to vary the licences of its pubs hit by late-night levies as part of new company policy in protest at the legislation
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Sector agrees alcohol responsibility pledges
Trade bodies have agreed to a new set of pledges under the Responsibility Deal, including providing training for 10,000 bar staff and offering lower alcohol wines and beers, following an industry summit with Government ministers yesterday
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CAMRA urges councils to protect pubs
The Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) has published a series of recommendations outlining how local councils can take action to save pubs, following new research that confirms 28 pubs are closing each week
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Chelmsford late-night levy a step closer
Late-night pubs and bars in Chelmsford may have to begin paying a levy from November, after the council’s licensing and regulatory committee recommended introducing the fee
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Pubs to get new price display obligations
Pubs and bars will be forced to display prices of the smallest measures of alcohol and “make customers aware” that these are available while at the bar, under new Government proposals tightening up licensing laws
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Innsatiable owner applies for premises licence
Local pub operators have hit out at Innsatiable, the controversial Surrey “furniture shop” that gives away beer, after its owner said he was applying for a premises licence
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Notts late-night levy a step closer
Pubs, bars and clubs in Nottingham are one step closer to being forced to pay a late-night levy, after the council’s licensing committee voted in favour of the fee
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Notts expects to implement late-night levy
Nottingham City Council said it is likely a late-night levy will be approved next month, despite the fact 74% of respondents to the consultation have objected to the plan
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Hundred arrests in fake alcohol crackdown
A co-ordinated operation against international gangs producing and selling counterfeit food and alcohol has resulted in nearly 100 arrests, the Government has revealed
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The pub trade has hit out at Transport for London’s (TfL) decision to not extend Tube opening times in the capital on the days of the World Cup’s later matches
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Property agents dispute pub closure figures
Pub property agents have disputed the Government’s predicted pub-closure figures as a result of a statutory code and claimed the legislation could encourage newcomers to join the trade
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ALMR urges business rates overhaul
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has called for the Government to overhaul the current business rates system to “reduce the burden” on the industry